Celebrating the sacraments is at the core of our parish life. Our big moments in life are marked in a solemn way from womb to tomb.
Here we provide all the details for the celebration of the sacraments in our parish.
Funerals Arrangements
To arrange a funeral ceremony please contact any of the priests.
Baptism Arrangements
BAPTISMS: Every Sunday -12 noon & 1st Saturday of every month. To book contact the Parish Office on 9131135 on Fridays between 10 am & 12.30 pm or by email stranorlarparish@gmail.com. (Please give two
weeks notice) The Baptism Teams are available to visit families in advance of the baptism.
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Marriage Arrangements
Congratulations on your decision to get married. For details on all aspects of your Church marriage arrangements and preparation please click on the link below.
» Read more about the Sacrament of Marriage
Confirmation
Confirmation is celebrated each year in our parish. Confirmation 2024: Bishop Alan McGuckian was due to confer the Sacrament of Confirmation on the children of the parish on Saturday 4th May at 11.30 am. This is now delegated to the local pastors.
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Eucharist and First Communion
First Communion ceremonies take place in the month of May. A programme of preparation takes place throughout the year. First Holy Communion 2024: The 2nd class children from St. Mary’s N.S. will receive their First Holy Communion on Saturday 11th May at 11am.
The 2nd class children from Dooish N.S. , Robertson N.S. and Welchtown N.S. will receive their First Holy Communion on Saturday 18th May at 11am.
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Reconciliation (Confession)
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) takes place:
Each Saturday 12noon to 1.00 pm and 5.15pm to 5.45 pm.
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Housebound and Sacrament of the Sick
The Tuesday and Wednesday after the 1st Friday of the month, the priests visit the housebound with Holy Communion. If you are unable to attend Mass due to illness or frailty and would like to be visited by a priest, please feel free to contact the priests to be included on the First Friday visits.
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Holy Orders – Ministry of the Priest
If you have an interest in finding out more about the path to priesthood in this diocese, you are very welcome to contact our Raphoe Diocesan Vocations Director Fr. Rory Brady (vocations@raphoediocese.ie). Click below for details.